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79R9301 SKA-D

By:  Gallego                                                      H.R. No. 917


R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, The Texas House of Representatives is pleased to recognize the Texas Lyceum Association on the occasion of its 25th anniversary; and WHEREAS, Following the tradition Aristotle established with the Lyceum of ancient Athens, the Texas Lyceum Association was created in 1980 to address the critical questions facing Texas through open debate and discussion among its members; and WHEREAS, The Texas Lyceum brings together individuals with diverse opinions and expertise for the benefit of state leaders, ensuring Texas a place in the forefront of our nation's journey into the 21st century; and WHEREAS, The association seeks to identify and develop the next generation of top leadership in Texas and to promote stewardship of the values, traditions, and resources of our state; and WHEREAS, Former members of the association include such luminaries as President George W. Bush, John Sharp, United States Senator Kay Bailey Hutchison, and Lena Guerrero; the membership is a diverse group that includes doctors, lawyers, government officials, artists, and clergy; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 79th Texas Legislature hereby congratulate the members of the Texas Lyceum Association on the occasion of the organization's 25th anniversary and honor them for 25 years of meritorious service to Texas; and, be it further RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be prepared for the organization as an expression of esteem by the Texas House of Representatives.